Square Enix's Final Fantasy 3DS Game is a Little Off-Beat

Square Enix's first foray into 3DS for its beloved Final Fantasy series hasn't come in the expected RPG or Chocobo racing; it's something very different.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is a "theater rhythm action game" according to Square Enix, with players tapping the screen in rhythm to progress. Of course the game's big ace up its sleeve is the music will all be collated from past Final Fantasy games, and classic characters drawn in a big-headed chibi style will also feature.

There are no screenshots or much in the way of solid details available yet, but the next issue of Famitsu is expected to carry more details.

@daze0f_theweak Yes, because this is the only Final Fantasy game that's ever going to be released for the 3DS and we're never, ever going to get a proper RPG from the series on a Nintendo console ever again.

All this is is Square Enix trying something new with Final Fantasy, and I personally think it's a good thing they're trying it out on the 3DS. It sounds intriguing and it could be good, but even if it isn't we know there will be more Final Fantasy games to come for the system.

Seriously why isn't this sub titled wtf! Why does square treat Nintendo like a second rate company when it comes to final fantasy games. When will they make a legit final fantasy game for there systems. I can see it now for Wii u! Final fantasy in HD for Nintendo titled final fantasy-puzzle quest. Or maybe crystal bearers 2! Heck I would even take a remade final fantasy 7 for either the 3ds or Wii u. Just think of the graphic upgrade it would get.

@Tech101"When will they make a legit final fantasy game for there systems"Um...Final Fantasy 1-6 ? They were all on Nintendo consoles. And after that ? FF 7-9 were on Playstation, because cartridges couldn hold that much data (remember, ff 7 came on 3, ff 8-9 on 4 discs. 4 discs is roughly 2.8 GB !) FF 10 - 12 came out on PS2 because of what ? you guessed it, storage capassity. Nintendo was always behind other companys in this regard. Maybe the WiiU gets a new, numbered FF game.But back to the topic: A...rythm game ? Count me out, this isnt my cup of coffee

THIS is our 3DS Final Fantasy? With the 3DS' power, they could have FF IV: Complete Collection-quality remakes of FF V through IX, "-2" extensions of those games, or Crystal Chronicles even. But, Square is giving us an Apple App Store-style "Final Fantasy: Guitar Hero Edition"? Someone cast Meteor or summon Knights of the Round on me now. Put me out of my misery! Color me NOT interested. Worst news since Nintendo's recent announcement on localization.

gross. rhythm. why don't they just make babysitting/cooking final fantasy. At this point I see this as a pretty clear initial statement that Square Enix's attitude and business plan towards Nintendo products hasn't changed. Hopefully this is just a throwaway offshoot and a nice RPG is still in production.

Ummm... Square Enix, Final Fantasy is suppose to be an RPG, not an MMO, not an action game, not a shooter, not a fighting game, and definitely not a music game. It seems that Square Enix really do not know what else to do with the Final Fantasy brand other than to milk it to other genre.

Dude, if this is anything like Elite Beat Agents, which is exactly what I'm envisioning — but instead of your success helping the "Cheerleaders" you help FF characters win battles — this pretty much sounds effing amazing. So much want!